Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Education is central to development and a key to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is one of the most powerful instruments to reduce poverty and inequality and lays a foundation for sustainable economic growth. Research has proven that education is one of the most effective development investments in every state and nation. Adequate investments in education facilitate the achievement of most other development goals and increase the probability of sustaining growth. Education builds the human capital that is needed for the overall development of a society or nation. One of the cardinal points of the late sage, Chief…
The member representing Oluyole State constituency of Oyo State in the House of Assembly Hon. Waheed Akintayo has felicitated the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde over the successful end of the year, 2023. Hon. Waheed Akintayo also extended his felicitations to all residents of his constituents, religious leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders and all the political leaders in Oluyole Local govt area. Ilumoka Presenter, as fondly called, who stated this in a New Year message, called on the people of Oluyole local area to go into 2024 with renewed hope and optimism for better days ahead. He stressed that…
The First Lady of Oyo East local government area, Mrs Aminat Arowsaye, on Monday welcomed the first babies of the year in the local government . The First Lady’s visit began at Oba Adeyemi Maternity Centre where she personally congratulated parents and presented adorable gifts to the two newborns. The gifts included essential baby items, clothing, beds, shower bath sets, diapers, and tokens. The first baby was born at 12:19 am while the second at 12:29 am. The visit continued at General Hospital Oyo where the First Lady took time to engage with the new parents and offering words of…
Radio owners and managers have been advised to imbibe the welfare mentality of the current administration in Oyo State in the day-to-day running of their businesses. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, gave the advice today during the official commissioning of Wells Radio, Ibadan. He said those put in charge of broadcast management, be it government or private, must be discrete and sensitive to the vagaries of their work environment. Prince Oyelade, who commended the Chief Executive Officer of the radio station, Mrs. Lillian Bademosi, for being the first female radio enterpreneur in Oyo State, urged…
…..Demonstrates Commitment to Constituency Development with Generous Donations and Legislative Achievements Oyo lawmaker, Hon. Olorunpoto Cephas Rahaman, hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering for People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders, stakeholders, local executives, ward chairmen, youth leaders, women leaders, and others in Oyo East/West Constituency. The event, held at Olorunpoto’s residence on Matron Scott’s Close, Araromi layout, Oyo township, marked a unique interaction between the state assemblyman and party members. It provided an opportunity for fruitful discussions on legislative achievements, post-election victories, and constituents’ expectations. Addressing the gathering, Alhaji Sarafadeen Oyedele Oloyo, the PDP party chairman in Oyo West local government,…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has Felicitated with Nigerians on the new year 2024. This is just as the Assembly congratulated all the members of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly beginning from the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Deputy Speaker, other Principal officers, management and staff for witnessing the new year, 2024. In a statement signed by its Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Waheed Akintayo (Ilumoka) who represents Oluyole State Constituency, the State Assembly said everyone should be thankful to God for the grace of another new year. “As we join continents, nations and…
The People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State, under the leadership of Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, extends heartfelt New Year greetings to the resilient and dynamic people of Oyo State. As we step into the promising dawn of 2024, the PDP wishes to express gratitude for the unwavering support and trust bestowed upon us by the people of Oyo State. The past year has been a testament to the resilience and strength of our community, and together we have faced challenges and triumphs with a shared commitment to progress and development. In 2024, we anticipate continued collaboration with the government and the…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Ojongbodu, Oyo who is seeking re-election bid for continuity agenda, Hon. Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi has extended heartfelt New Year wishes to the good people of the council area. Prince Olukitibi in a New Year message made available to the newsmen in Oyo township, called for total resilience and underscored collective efforts, adequate welfare as well and sustainable solutions to infrastructural development, as rudiments for New Year greetings on his liberation-continuity agenda to the esteemed residents. He described the New Year’s as an Era of positive transformation, and infrastructural development while…
As we step into the new year, Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, extends heartfelt greetings to market traders across the state and shares her vision for prosperity in 2024. Princess Folashade expresses optimism that 2024 will be a year of prosperity for all market traders, emphasizing the importance of unity among market clusters. In her message, she calls for a collaborative effort among traders to foster an environment of peace and progress within the marketplaces. The Iyaloja General takes a moment to extend special greetings to Governor Seyi Makinde, Oyo Royal fathers, and all…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in Oluyole local government in the forthcoming April Council poll, Akeem Olatunji has called for rededication towards the development of grassroots. Olatunji made the call in his new year message as contained in a statement on January 1, 2024 which was made available to journalists in Ibadan. Olatunji, who felicitates residents of Oluyole local government over their successful cross over into the new year equally called on the people to celebrate in moderation and shun all forms of activities that may truncate the relative peace and tranquility being enjoyed in the council area. While…